Meet Our Team

Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills, expertise, and experiences to the table. We have experts in policy advocacy, community engagement, research and analysis, program development, and more. This diverse range of talents allows us to tackle complex issues and develop innovative solutions that benefit all.

Senior Leadership

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Nathaniel Smith

Founder and Chief Equity Officer
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John B. Hammond, III

Vice President of Impact
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Kwaku "KC" George

Interim Vice President of Finance
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Joel Alvarado

Vice President of Strategy and Engagement

Executive Support and HR

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Angela Connor

Sr. Manager, People and Culture
Rhonda Thompson

Rhonda Thompson

Executive Assistant to the Founder and Chief Equity Officer
Linda Edwards

Linda Edwards

Sr. Human Resources Manager

Consultants

Gretchen Fuller

Gretchen Fuller

Finance Consultant

Finance

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Kwaku "KC" George

Interim Vice President of Finance
Denise Zeigler

Denise Zeigler

Director, Compliance and Grant Management
Aaliyah Baines

Aaliyah Baines

Finance Analyst
Shakira Daniel

Shakira Daniel

Jr. Finance Analyst
Gloria Arnold

Gloria Arnold

Project Manager

Just Energy (Energy Equity/Climate Justice)

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Kaiya Murphy

Just Energy Director
Kyarah Barton

Kyarah Barton

Just Energy Associate

Just Growth (Equitable Development)

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Suzanne Burnes

Just Growth Director
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Tsedey Betru

Just Communities Consulting Director
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Alayne Hightower

Manager, Just Communities
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Xavier Durant

Just Communities Consultant

Just Health (Health Equity)

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Robyn Bussey

Just Health Director
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Tarccara Hodge

Just Health Consultant
Abbie Cohen

Abigail Cohen

Just Health Consultant
Jonathan Santos

Jonathan Santos

Just Health Consultant

Just Opportunity (Economic Inclusion)

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Caroline Redd

Just Opportunity Manager

Impact Division

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Kaziem Woodbury

Just Solutions Director
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Jennifer Cobb

Just Solutions Manager
Phoebe Milledge

Phoebe Milledge

Jr. Management Analyst - Just Solutions
Kirsten Cook

Kirsten Cook

Director, Research & Analytics
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Opal Gay

Senior Analyst - Planning

Organizing Unit

DeAndrea Byrd

DeAndrea Byrd

Just Growth Consultant
Colette Haywood

Colette Haywood

Just Growth Organizer

Just Youth

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Board of Directors

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Chris Burke

Board Chair
(Director of Community Relations - GA Tech)
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Jami Buck-Vance

Board Vice Chair
(Founder - Moonfox Consulting)
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Don Phoenix

Board Treasurer
(Southern Regional Vice President - Neighborworks America)
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Dr. Amy Chen

Board Member
(Chief of Surgery - City of Hope Cancer Center - ATL)
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Dr. Victoria Seals

Board Member
(President, Atlanta Technical College)
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Chris Marquardt

Board Member
(Partner - Alston & Bird)
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Ryan Gravel

Board Member
(Founder - Sixpitch)
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Sandra Barnhill

Board Member
(National President - Foreverfamily)
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Melanie Winfield

Board Member
(Corporate Counsel - Cox Business)
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Audra Cunningham

Board Member
(President & CEO, ACRE Consultant)
Christie Sithiphone

Christie Sithiphone

Board Member
(Vice President, Inclusion & Engagement at MMC)